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NEPA Number: DOI-BLM-Eastern States-M000-2024-0002-EA
Project Name: Orphan well plugging - Wardwell Islands, Allegheny National Forest

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Project Information

NEPA Number

DOI-BLM-Eastern States-M000-2024-0002-EA
Project Name

Orphan well plugging - Wardwell Islands, Allegheny National Forest
Project Type

EA
NEPA Status

Completed - Completed
Lead Office

Northeastern States District Office
Last Updated

Project Description

The BLM proposes to plug up to eight (8) orphan oil and gas wells, and remove associated surface equipment, such as pumpjacks, tanks, cables, and gathering lines. Access to the wells will require the construction of a temporary work area around each well and a temporary road from a paved road to the islands. The project may include a temporary bridge or other temporary structure across the river, and the BLM may use temporary mats to protect saturated areas from deep rutting and soil compaction. The BLM will remove the temporary road upon completion of plugging and remediate disturbed areas to the satisfaction of the surface owners.

What's New

April 4, 2025: The final EA along with the signed Decision Record and FONSI are posted.

Public Comment Period Closed - August 16, 2024

The BLM has drafted an environmental assessment in consultation with the Forest Service, and that draft EA is now available for public comment through 11:59 p.m. Mountain time on August 16, 2024. To provide your comments, click the green button "Participate Now" on the left side of this page.

Project Location

City	State/Territory	Zip Code	County(ies)
Warren	Pennsylvania	16365	Warren County

Application Information

Applicant

BLM
Program

Fluid Minerals (Oil & Gas, Tar Sands, Oil Shale)
Sub-Program

Oil & Gas

Project Dates

Start Date

7/17/2024
FONSI Date

4/4/2025

Project Office Information

Lead Office

Northeastern States District Office
Offices

Northeastern States DO

Contacts

Contact 1 Name

Derek Strohl
Contact 1 Email

[email protected]
Contact 1 Phone

(414) 297-4416

Contact 2 Name

Mathew Silvey
Contact 2 Email

[email protected]
Contact 2 Phone

(573) 308-3700